It Hit Me Today: It Can Happen Here

I used to think it was dramatic to worry about dictatorship. But today it hit me: our safeguards are cracking, and the warning signs are here. Once fascism takes root, history shows it’s almost never stopped early. We need to start paying attention before it’s too late.

The Everglades Isn’t Just Swamp — It’s Florida’s Lifeline

Florida’s leaders often treat the Everglades as expendable, but it’s anything but. Nearly nine million people depend on it for drinking water, it shields cities from hurricanes, sustains rare wildlife, and anchors the state’s economy. If the Everglades collapses, Florida collapses with it.

Erasing ‘Woke’ Isn’t Leadership — It’s Authoritarianism

Trump’s push to “get rid of woke” isn’t about a buzzword—it’s about controlling which histories and which people count. From pressuring museums to sanitize slavery to treating dissent as pathology, that’s authority talking, not democracy. We need the full, uncomfortable truth—and space to disagree—because erasing it endangers disabled people, Black Americans, LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants, women, and ultimately all of us.

Why Trump’s Push to Eliminate Mail-In Voting Threatens Democracy

Trump is floating an executive order to eliminate mail-in voting and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterms. It’s unconstitutional, dangerous, and a direct attack on democracy. Here’s why this plan matters—and why it threatens not just elections, but the rights of disabled voters like me.

Why Trump’s Cozying Up to Putin Should Concern All of Us

Trump just walked out of a summit with Putin calling it a “10 out of 10 success.” But when the U.S. gains nothing and Russia gets a PR win, can we really call that strength? This post is my take on why Trump’s cozying up to Putin should concern every American—especially those who once feared Russia the most.

Responsible AI in Everyday Life: My Hands-On Review of ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini & More

As a blind writer and daily AI user, I’ve explored nearly every major chat platform—from ChatGPT to Grok, Gemini, Claude, and more. In this post, I share my personal experiences with these tools, how they impact accessibility, privacy, and writing, and what responsible AI really looks like from the perspective of someone who relies on it every day.

Trying something new, our Fourth of July adventure!

As a visually impaired couple, my fiancé Josh and I decided to step outside our comfort zone and experience the Traverse City fireworks together for the first time. Thanks to accessible transit, kind strangers, and a little courage, we discovered how much confidence and fun comes from trying something new.

The Truth Behind the “Big Beautiful Bill”: What You Need to Know

Curious what’s actually inside Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”? In this post, I break down what the American Prosperity and Security Reconciliation Act would really do—covering tax cuts, Medicaid changes, environmental rollbacks, hidden provisions, and more. I share personal experiences and plain-English explanations so you can understand how this 900-page bill could impact everyday people. Whether you support or oppose it, here’s what you need to know.

Why Do So Many Still Believe Trump? A Personal Look at Facts vs. Feelings

Why do so many people still believe Donald Trump, even when his claims don’t match the facts? In this personal and fact-based post, I explore the gap between truth and rhetoric—covering everything from elections and the economy to COVID, climate change, and the rise in division and hate. Drawing on research, real-life examples, and my own experience, I invite readers to think critically about the cost of misinformation, and why the truth matters now more than ever.